Campaigners say many smart devices, for example home hubs, smart TVs and fitness trackers, can be used to record and transmit data without the person under surveillance knowing.

Concerns have been expressed internationally that abusers might change settings to confuse victims. The New York Times reported some women feared they were “going crazy” after a range of unexplained events at home, such as a digital lock repeatedly changing its code or speakers suddenly turning on, only to realise their partner had manipulated them remotely.

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The NCDV magazine is published to bring together a vast array of news that is published on a monthly basis but is scattered around the internet. We focus on domestic abuse and violence stories but occasionally we will bring you personal stories from individual survivors demonstrating the enormous strength they have discovered and the incredible journey they have taken.